The golden commander lifted his sword higher. Solstice closed in and the commander swung his sword downward.
As he did, he forced his body to the right, slamming his shoulder into Solstice, who evaded his slash.
His pauldron met Solstice's sword. Sparks flew as the commander followed up with an upward strike, flowing right from the first with greater momentum.
It split the water as it came for Solstice. The dragon knight spun from his back foot and swung his sword, cutting through the commander's abdomen.
With a grunt, the commander staggered only for him to stab his sword into the ground and a bright light burst from the floor. All the water in the pool was blown upward, along with Solstice.
Mountain charged toward them. Solstice somersaulted mid-air, stepped on Mountain's shield and leaped into the sky.
